For my act this week, I want to share my sister-in-law, Sandra, with Evoke. A few years back, she and other members of her church in Arkansas began a partnership with the Pwoje Fanm women’s vocational program on the island of La Gonâve in Haiti. In addition to offering financial assistance, crafting expertise (from beading to quilting and beyond), and friendship, Beatitudes, a nonprofit, offers the women from the vocational program an outlet to sell their wares in a more affluent market with the women receiving a fair wage and profit going back into the vocational program.
While I'm more than happy to vouch for Beatitudes' good work and note that I regularly slip my daughters some money to buy jewelry produced by the women of Pwoje Fanm for their mother whenever we are visiting, I mostly want to get others to think about how they can make purchasing decisions that better women's lots. Is there a fair trade, handicraft store featuring women's products in your neighborhood? If not, check the internet. Purchase one holiday gift a year (or more) from a source like my sister-in-laws.
In a world where money still holds so much sway, you empower with your check book.
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